A place where belly dancers of all proficiencies perform in a friendly, cozy setting. Our periodic “Theme” nights feature interesting variations on middle eastern dance. We meet at:
Viento y Agua Coffee House
4007 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.434.1182
DANCERs interested in performing at Shimmyshowcase, or anyone who would like to be on our email list, contact us at:
Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com

Shimmyshowcase 15th Anniversary Celebration March 17th, 2018

SHIMMY SHOWCASE

Now in its 16th year, Shimmyshowcase in Long Beach continues to provide a place where all dancers, regardless of proficiency, can perform in front of a warm, appreciative audience. Performers and guests alike keep returning for the temporary escape from the stress of everyday life into this relaxing and fun environment to explore and enjoy middle eastern inspired dance.

Shimmyshowcase encourages all dancers from beginners to seasoned performers to sign up and perform for us! For most up to date schedule and dancer opportunities, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we'll add you to our weekly email schedule.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

SHIMMY SHOWCASE at I-Candy Coffee begins at 6:00 p.m. I-Candy is located in Long Beach at 1708 E. Broadway; 562-437-3785. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~July 31—Shimmyshowcase coordinator Jannah presents the perfect summer theme on this night--“Fun and Fantasy.” Get ready for an evening of imagination run wild as Dalilah, Rebecca, Bathsheba, Hatari Uzuri, and Siraj unleash their favorite fantasies in dance! This will be a great showcase you won’t want to miss, so please be sure to join us at I-Candy.

August 7 -- Saviya and the Shimmyshowcase team are pleased to welcome that ever-popular bellydance troupe JJ & the Habibis, led by the beautiful and delightful JJ! Please join us for an evening of incredible fun and great dancing or you’ll regret you missed it!

August 14 -- Your coordinator for this Shimmyshowcase is the lovely Abraiha who welcomes Nadirah, Reina Masa, and Paquita to I-Candy’s magic carpet. Please be sure to join us on this August 14 evening for another wonderful evening of bellydancing and camaraderie because next Sunday we’re taking a break!

August 21 -- NO SHIMMYSHOWCASE! Your Shimmyshowcase coordinators are taking this evening off; however, we highly recommend this alternative— “The Magic of John Bilezikjian” at the La Mirada Theater. Details may be found at http://friendsofjohnbilezikjian.com/magic-of-john-bilezikjian.html

August 28 – The Shimmyshowcase team is proud and delighted to bring you a special treat—Shimmyshowcase founder Katerina will be guest coordinator with LIVE MUSIC by Saf Mavi. Katerina’s troupe Kabuki Dolls will perform. Note we’re starting extra-early for this showcase only--at 5:00 p.m. Be sure to mark your calendar as this will be one Shimmyshowcase you won’t want to miss!

September 4—No Shimmyshowcase this weekend as we’re celebrating Labor Day.

September 11 – On this tenth anniversary of 9-11, Shimmyshowcase presents “In Memoriam.” This will be a program of reflection and remembrance dedicated to those who have impacted our lives. Coordinator Xandra has invited the exquisite Kamar to perform on this special evening and welcomes other dancers who would like to express their emotions and feelings on this day through dance. If you would like to be a part of this special Shimmyshowcase, please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com.

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I an honored to be invited to perform at Shimmyshowcase "In Memorium". This evening is very special to me. There are so many that I wish to remember including family, those lost in 9-11, our Troupes all over the World, Law Enforcement and Firefighters. Peace!